Jamie Whyte

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Jamie Whyte is a management consultant, philosopher and politician. He was born in New Zealand, but has lived for a long time in the United Kingdom.^[1] He is the leader of ACT New Zealand.

Career

Whyte was formerly a lecturer in philosophy at Cambridge University. He has written numerous articles for The Times newspaper, and books including Bad Thoughts^[2] Free Thoughts (a collection of various articles) and Quack Policy.^[3]

Politics

On 2 February 2014, he beat former MP John Boscawen for the leadership of the ACT Party.^[4]

References

↑ Young, Audrey (3 February 2014). "Act leader set to play it straight". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
↑ Witchalls, Clint (15 December 2003). "Why do we still buy alternative remedies, when so few have been proven to work?". The Independent (London). Retrieved 2008-05-27.
↑ "'Evidence-based' policies are damaging UK policymaking". Institute of Economics Affairs. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
↑ Sabin, Brooke (2 February 2014). "ACT choices huge risk for party". 3 News.

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v t e Current leaders of New Zealand's major political parties

Jamie Whyte (ACT) Metiria Turei / Russel Norman (Greens) David Cunliffe (Labour) Hone Harawira (Mana) Tariana Turia / Te Ururoa Flavell (Māori) John Key (National) Winston Peters (New Zealand First) Peter Dunne (United Future)

v t e ACT New Zealand

Party Leaders	Roger Douglas Richard Prebble Rodney Hide Don Brash John Banks Jamie Whyte

Deputy Leaders	Derek Quigley Ken Shirley Muriel Newman Heather Roy John Boscawen

Presidents	Rodney Hide Roger Douglas Catherine Judd Garry Mallett Michael Crozier Chris Simmons John Boscawen

Current caucus	John Banks (Epsom)

Former Parliamentarians	Donna Awatere Huata John Boscawen Hilary Calvert Deborah Coddington Roger Douglas Gerry Eckhoff Stephen Franks David Garrett Rodney Hide Owen Jennings Muriel Newman Richard Prebble Derek Quigley Patricia Schnauer Ken Shirley Heather Roy Kenneth Wang Penny Webster

Related articles	Rogernomics ACT on Campus

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